Care Support Worker - Shepton Mallet

Job Description

Support Worker – You're not just anyone.

£13.80 per hour plus additional payments of £50 for sleep-in shifts | Flexible Hours | Sessional, Part-Time & Full-Time Roles Available
Make an impact. Feel valued. Be supported.

Shifts & Hours

We offer flexible working to suit your lifestyle:

• 20-30 hours a week available 
• Day shifts
• Sleep-ins
• Sessional and part-time options available
• Driving not essential, but helpful due to our peaceful rural setting

What Makes This Role So Special

Imagine a job where your kindness sparks joy. Where your support helps someone feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

At Lifeways Shepton Mallet, you’ll be supporting eight incredible individuals with learning disabilities. They’re full of personality and passion—whether it’s collecting quirky treasures, sewing with care, or heading out to the theatre, cinema, or even on holiday.

Your role is to help them manage their ASD conditions and live life on their terms—with dignity, joy, and independence.

You’ll be:

• Supporting with personal care and daily routines
• Helping with cooking, cleaning, and medication
• Encouraging hobbies, social outings, and community adventures
• Providing emotional support and celebrating small wins
• Helping each person feel valued, empowered, and truly themselves

Every moment you spend with someone could be the highlight of their day—and yours.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe care should be rewarding—for everyone. That’s why we offer over £2,000 in annual benefits—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to make a real impact.

• Free DBS Check – No fees, no fuss
• Funded Qualifications – Grow your skills with recognised training
• Lifeways Rewards – Discounts and cashback at shops, cinemas, gyms, holidays and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save while you ride
• Health Cash Plan Option – Claim back costs for dental, glasses, therapy and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support when you need it
• Blue Light Card Eligibility – Perks for those who care

From your first shift, you’ll be supported by a team that invests in your growth and celebrates your contribution.

Who You Are

Whether you’re an experienced Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant—or just someone with a big heart and a desire to help—you’ll fit right in.

You’re:

• Compassionate, patient, and full of positive energy
• A great listener and team player
• Calm, adaptable, and ready to make a difference
• Someone who believes everyone deserves to live a life they love

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re looking for a career that’s rich in meaning, full of connection, and buzzing with possibility—where you’ll be supported, recognised, and empowered to make a lasting impact—Lifeways Shepton Mallet is ready to welcome you. Apply today and help someone live life their way—with confidence, joy, and support.

Please copy and paste the link below to see what Lifeways are all about.

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**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP**

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